The European Commission's Joint Research Centre has introduced ERM-BD801, a certified reference material for detecting cocoa-butter equivalents in chocolate, replacing the exhausted IRMM-801. This advancement is crucial for maintaining authenticity testing against non-compliance cases in Germany and the UK, which highlight issues with misleading labeling and ingredient claims. Validated reference materials are essential for effective enforcement in the chocolate industry.
WTO report on “Illicit trade in food and food fraud”
World Trade Organization (WTO) just published an interesting report titled "Illicit trade in food and food fraud".Key elements/inputs:🛡️ WTO role: The WTO agreements provide a legal framework for combating illicit trade in food.🔍 #FoodSafety: Emphasis on modern food safety legislation to prevent fraud.🤝 Collaboration: The importance of public-private and international cooperation is stressed. Collaboration between … Continue reading WTO report on “Illicit trade in food and food fraud”
